| 单词 | pedestal |
| 释义 | pedestal (once / 1403 pages) n A pedestal is a base or foundation that supports something like a statue or work of art. Think of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C. where a statue of Lincoln sitting in a chair is raised up on a huge pedestal. Think of the physical stand or support when you use pedestal figuratively to mean a place of superiority. If you put someone on a pedestal, you honor that person or place him or her above you, as you might a piece of valued art. If you want to knock someone off his or her pedestal, you think that person is too arrogant and you want to do something to humble him or her. WORD FAMILYpedestal: pedestals USAGE EXAMPLESFor women candidates, “that fall from the pedestal may be longer and harder,” said Dittmar. Los Angeles Times(Dec 23, 2016) For a creative industry, Hollywood doesn’t exactly put creativity on a pedestal. Washington Post(Dec 14, 2016) Many of the masks are “kinetic,” set into rocking motion on their pedestals with a light touch. Seattle Times(Dec 08, 2016) 1n an architectural support or base (as for a column or statue) Syn|Hypo|Hyper footstall, plinth socle a plain plinth that supports a wall support supporting structure that holds up or provides a foundation 2n a support or foundation Syn|Hypo|Hyper base, stand brass monkey a metal stand that formerly held cannon balls on sailing ships staddlea base or platform on which hay or corn is stacked triveta stand with short feet used under a hot dish on a table triveta three-legged metal stand for supporting a cooking vessel in a hearth support any device that bears the weight of another thing 3n a position of great esteem (and supposed superiority) they put him on a pedestal Hyper position, status the relative position or standing of things or especially persons in a society |
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